Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche faces a high-stakes Senate confirmation hearing amid Democratic accusations of weaponizing the Justice Department. Meanwhile, Trump orders a naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz—a move requiring far more military involvement than publicly acknowledged. And ICE suspends most vehicle stops after fatal shootings of two civilians in a week. Todd Blanche has an extremely narrow confirmation path with Republicans holding a slim Senate majority, meaning even a couple GOP defections could kill his nomination.